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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1977
Page
3
Florida doctors urge careful celebrations with tips on handling fire crackers despite illegal status, supervising children, swimming safety after meals and avoiding risky sun exposure. Tips cover picnics without easily spoiled foods, traffic precautions, and avoiding drinking before driving to prevent fatalities.
A Tuesday June 28 1977 death at a local nursing home lists Arul Av I and Frankie Graves Back of Nokomis as 67. It notes she hailed from Tampa and moved from Macon Georgia in 1966 and leaves a husband and several relatives. Funeral details include a rosary at Farley Funeral Home and a Mass at Church of the Epiphany.
The parks board approves the Caspersen report and outlines priorities to guard a 113 acre beach parcel from erosion and vandalism. They call for a patrol start soon, set opening times, seek funding, and urge public education on proper beach use before building boardwalks and parking facilities.
Authorities search a park area near U S 41 after a 11 year old Girl Scout is abducted. Bloodhounds tracked scent north of Young's Nursery but lost the trail. Officials deploy helicopters, posse, SWAT, jeeps, and CB volunteers as they probe the cordoned zone. No suspect identified and no link to Oklahoma murders suspected of Gene Leroy Hart.
The budget outlines 832 500 for rebuilding 23 streets including the Esplanade extension to be done in 1979. Ten thousand for chamber expansion and city hall remodeling with pre 1980 completions. Police add 100 000 for a second floor in 1979 and 50 000 for a pistol range in 1978 plus 50 000 for updated records. Community Center 26 000 for signs and lighting. 1.1 million for new vehicles. Bond issues planned for sewer landspread system water plant upgrades and two new fire stations. some federal grants expected.
The council approved Walter Doors to complete sidewalk work for 4240 after a lower bid count due to company policy. A decision on a new fee system for garbage collection from businesses and institutions was delayed. A workshop is set for Tuesday at 3 p.m. Night hours at city tennis courts extended to 10 p.m. A new police department phone system was approved to save money.
A lightning sparked brush fire in South Venice burned 40 acres Tuesday night near Ocelot and Temple Streets. Firefighters from South Venice and Nokomis battled the flames for about four hours, rescuing stuck trucks but reporting no injuries or property damage.
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